B1 English Lesson: Making Plans (Unit 4, Lesson 1)
B1 Lesson: Making Plans
មេរៀន B1: រៀបចំផែនការบทเรียน B1: การวางแผนBài học B1: Lập kế hoạchB1课程：制定计划B1レッスン：計画を立てるB1 레슨: 계획 세우기Leçon B1 : Faire des projetsLección B1: Hacer planesالدرس B1: وضع الخططB1 पाठ: योजनाएं बनानाУрок B1: Строить планы
Welcome to beautiful Kep, Cambodia! Kimsan, a hardworking local fisherman, and Sreymom, a popular crab market vendor, are busy organizing a big seafood festival. Let's join them and learn how to talk about making plans using the Present Perfect Simple.
សូមស្វាគមន៍មកកាន់ខេត្តកែប! គីមសាន និង ស្រីមុំ កំពុងរៀបចំពិធីបុណ្យគ្រឿងសមុទ្រ។ยินดีต้อนรับสู่แกบ! คิมซานและสเรยมมกำลังยุ่งอยู่กับการจัดงานเทศกาลอาหารทะเลChào mừng đến với Kep! Kimsan và Sreymom đang bận rộn tổ chức lễ hội hải sản.欢迎来到白马市！Kimsan 和 Sreymom 正在忙着组织海鲜节。ケップへようこそ！キムサンとスレイモムはシーフードフェスティバルの準備で忙しいです。켑에 오신 것을 환영합니다! 킴산과 스레이몸은 해산물 축제를 준비하느라 바쁩니다.Bienvenue à Kep ! Kimsan et Sreymom sont occupés à organiser un festival de fruits de mer.¡Bienvenidos a Kep! Kimsan y Sreymom están ocupados organizando un festival de mariscos.مرحبًا بكم في كيب! كيمسان وسريموم مشغولان بتنظيم مهرجان للمأكولات البحرية.केप में आपका स्वागत है! किमसान और स्रेमोम एक समुद्री भोजन उत्सव आयोजित करने में व्यस्त हैं।Добро пожаловать в Кеп! Кимсан и Среймом заняты организацией фестиваля морепродуктов.
1. Vocabulary: Making Plans
Listen and repeat the words. Then, drag them to the correct box below.
arrange
/əˈreɪndʒ/
to organize or make plans for a future event.
រៀបចំจัดการsắp xếp安排手配する준비하다arrangerorganizarيرتبप्रबंध करनाорганизовывать
schedule
/ˈʃedjuːl/
to plan an event for a specific time.
កំណត់កាលវិភាគกำหนดการlên lịch安排时间予定する일정을 잡다planifierprogramarيجدولकार्यक्रम तय करनाназначать
confirm
/kənˈfɜːm/
to say yes to a plan definitely.
បញ្ជាក់ยืนยันxác nhận确认確認する확인하다confirmerconfirmarيؤكدपुष्टि करनाподтверждать
postpone
/pəʊstˈpəʊn/
to move an event to a later time.
ពន្យារពេលเลื่อนhoãn lại推迟延期する연기하다reporterposponerيؤجلटालनाоткладывать
cancel
/ˈkænsəl/
to stop an event from happening.
លុបចោលยกเลิกhủy bỏ取消キャンセルする취소하다annulercancelarيلغيरद्द करनाотменять
itinerary
/aɪˈtɪnərəri/
a detailed plan for a journey.
គម្រោងធ្វើដំណើរกำหนดการเดินทางhành trình行程旅程일정표itinéraireitinerarioمسار الرحلةयात्रा-कार्यक्रमмаршрут
reserve
/rɪˈzɜːv/
to keep a seat or room for future use.
កក់ទុកจองđặt trước预订予約する예약하다réserverreservarيحجزआरक्षित करनाбронировать
meet up
/miːt ʌp/
to see and talk to someone.
ជួបគ្នាพบปะgặp gỡ碰面会う만나다se retrouverreunirseيلتقيमिलनाвстречаться
sort out
/sɔːt aʊt/
to organize or fix a problem.
ដោះស្រាយจัดการให้เรียบร้อยgiải quyết解决解決する해결하다réglersolucionarيسويसुलझानाразбираться
wrap up
/ræp ʌp/
to finish something completely.
បញ្ចប់สรุปจบhoàn tất圆满结束締めくくる마무리하다conclureconcluirيختتمसमेटनाзавершать
Match the Definitions
confirm
sort out
postpone
itinerary
wrap up
arrange
cancel
meet up
schedule
reserve
To organize plans
To plan for a specific time
To say yes definitively
To move to a later time
To stop from happening
A detailed journey plan
To keep a seat/room
To see and talk to someone
To fix a problem
To finish something
2. Grammar: Present Perfect Simple
We use the Present Perfect Simple to talk about actions that happened at an unspecific time in the past, or actions that were recently completed and affect our current plans. We often use words like already, yet, and just.
Form
Structure
Example (Making Plans)
Affirmative (+)
Subject + have/has + Past Participle (V3)
I have arranged the tables for the market.
Negative (-)
Subject + have/has not (haven't/hasn't) + V3
Kimsan hasn't caught enough crabs yet.
Question (?)
Have/Has + Subject + V3?
Have you confirmed the hotel reservation?
Grammar Practice (Part 1: Affirmative & Negative)
1. Sreymom (sort) out the problem with the ice delivery.
2. I (not/wrap) up the meeting yet.
3. We (postpone) the beach clean-up due to rain.
Grammar Practice (Part 2: Questions)
1. you (schedule) the music performance yet?
2. Kimsan (reserve) his boat for tomorrow?
3. Reading: Festival Plans in Kep
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Kimsan is a hardworking fisherman in Kep, and his close friend, Sreymom, runs a busy stall at the famous Kep Crab Market. This week, they are making plans for the annual Ocean Festival. It is a big event, and they have to sort out many details.
"Have you caught enough crabs for the weekend?" Sreymom asks as Kimsan ties his boat to the dock.
"I have already caught 50 kilos," Kimsan replies, "but I haven't wrapped up my fishing yet. I will go out again tonight. Have you confirmed the delivery for the extra ice?"
"Yes, I have. I called them yesterday," she says. "However, I haven't arranged the extra tables for the tourists."
They decide to sit down and review their itinerary for the festival. They have scheduled the live music for Saturday evening, but they have postponed the cooking competition because of the rain forecast.
"I have never organized such a huge event before," Sreymom admits, looking a bit worried. "Have we forgotten anything?"
Kimsan smiles. "Don't worry. We have already reserved the best spot on the beach. We will meet up with the town mayor tomorrow to finalize the last details. We haven't canceled any activities, and the tourists always love your spicy crab."
Making plans can be stressful, but Kimsan and Sreymom know that teamwork makes everything easier. They have worked together for years, and they are excited to share their beautiful coastal town with the visitors.
Reading Comprehension
1. What has Sreymom NOT done yet?
2. Why did they postpone the cooking competition?
4. Listening: Conversation
Listen to Kimsan and Sreymom talking on the phone about their remaining tasks for the festival.
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forum
Sreymom
Kimsan, have you sorted out the boat engine?
Kimsan
Yes, I have. The mechanic fixed it this morning.
Sreymom
Great. Have you reserved the extra crab traps?
Kimsan
Not yet. I haven't called the supplier.
Sreymom
We can't postpone it. The festival is in two days!
Kimsan
I know, I know. I will call him right now to arrange it.
Listening Quiz
1. Kimsan hasn't fixed his boat engine yet.
2. Kimsan has already reserved the extra crab traps.
5. Speaking: Roleplay Practice
Sreymom (Partner)
Have you confirmed the hotel reservation?
Kimsan (You)
Yes, I have already confirmed it.
Sreymom (Partner)
Have you scheduled the meeting with the mayor?
Kimsan (You)
No, I haven't scheduled it yet. I will do it later.
6. Writing: Your Turn
Look at the model text. Notice how the writer uses the Present Perfect Simple to talk about plans they have already finished or haven't finished yet.
Hi Dara,
I am writing to update you on our trip to Kep. I have already arranged the transportation, and I have confirmed the hotel. However, I haven't finalized the itinerary yet. Sreymom has reserved a table for us at the Crab Market.
See you soon!
Kimsan
Your Turn to Write
Hi [Name],
I am writing to update you on the festival plans. I have already , but I haven't yet. Sreymom has the seafood delivery, so we don't need to worry about that. Can we meet up on to wrap up the rest?
Best regards,
[Your Name]
M3 Style Image Prompts (Midjourney/DALL-E)
IMAGE_FOR_HERO.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A Cambodian fisherman (Kimsan) and a crab market vendor (Sreymom) standing happily at the Kep Crab Market with the ocean in the background, holding a clipboard making plans. Bright, sunny, flat vector art. NO text, NO words.
IMAGE_FOR_READING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A scenic view of Kep beach with festival tents and a fishing boat docked, sunny day. Minimalist, clean vector lines. NO text.
IMAGE_FOR_LISTENING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A split screen showing Kimsan fixing a boat engine on one side, and Sreymom holding a phone at a seafood stall on the other. Modern UI pastel aesthetic. NO text.
VOCAB_1.png (arrange): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of two hands organizing boxes into a neat row. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_2.png (schedule): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of a calendar with a clock beside it. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_3.png (confirm): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of a green checkmark over a document. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_4.png (postpone): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of an arrow pushing a date from one calendar day to another. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_5.png (cancel): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of a red cross over a calendar event. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_6.png (itinerary): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of a travel map with a dotted path connecting pins. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_7.png (reserve): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of a "reserved" sign on a table. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_8.png (meet up): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of two people shaking hands. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_9.png (sort out): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of tangled lines turning into straight, organized lines. Minimalist vector, NO text.
VOCAB_10.png (wrap up): Material Design 3 (M3) style icon of a checklist with all boxes checked off and a ribbon on top. Minimalist vector, NO text.
Voice Profile: Standard US English, Male, calm, articulate, natural conversational pace.
Text: Kimsan is a hardworking fisherman in Kep, and his close friend, Sreymom, runs a busy stall at the famous Kep Crab Market. This week, they are making plans for the annual Ocean Festival. It is a big event, and they have to sort out many details. "Have you caught enough crabs for the weekend?" Sreymom asks as Kimsan ties his boat to the dock. "I have already caught 50 kilos," Kimsan replies, "but I haven't wrapped up my fishing yet. I will go out again tonight. Have you confirmed the delivery for the extra ice?" "Yes, I have. I called them yesterday," she says. "However, I haven't arranged the extra tables for the tourists." They decide to sit down and review their itinerary for the festival. They have scheduled the live music for Saturday evening, but they have postponed the cooking competition because of the rain forecast. "I have never organized such a huge event before," Sreymom admits, looking a bit worried. "Have we forgotten anything?" Kimsan smiles. "Don't worry. We have already reserved the best spot on the beach. We will meet up with the town mayor tomorrow to finalize the last details. We haven't canceled any activities, and the tourists always love your spicy crab." Making plans can be stressful, but Kimsan and Sreymom know that teamwork makes everything easier. They have worked together for years, and they are excited to share their beautiful coastal town with the visitors.
Voice Profiles: Voice A: Standard US English, Female (Sreymom), Voice B: Standard US English, Male (Kimsan). Natural conversational pace.
Text:
Sreymom: Kimsan, have you sorted out the boat engine?
Kimsan: Yes, I have. The mechanic fixed it this morning.
Sreymom: Great. Have you reserved the extra crab traps?
Kimsan: Not yet. I haven't called the supplier.
Sreymom: We can't postpone it. The festival is in two days!
Kimsan: I know, I know. I will call him right now to arrange it.
